Patrick Coyne

Question

I really enjoy the flatbread served by both Subway & Quiznos. I cannot find anything close to this product in grocery stores. Quiznos and Subway will not sell just the flatbread in bulk nor disclose their source.

Question: Do you know of a retail outlet--on-line or otherwise--that sells a flatbread product that would compare in quality to what Quiznos & Subway use for their sandwiches?

Answer

Hi, Many of the restaurants and sandwich shops are serving Focaccia—a savory Italian flat bread. I'm sorry, I don't know where you could purchase it but I suggest you make your own!

This is a favorite recipe that we first printed in our 1993 Kansas Wheat Commission Recipe Booklet.

2. In large bowl, combine yeast mixture, 3 cups flour, salt, 1 cup water and olive oil. Mix by hand or with a dough hook until the dough forms into a rough ball.

3. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, using additional flour to knead. If using the mixer with a dough hook, add all but the last half cup flour and add only if needed. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover and let rise 1 to 1 ½ hours. Punch down and divide into two or three portions. Cover and let rest 5 to 15 minutes.

6. Dimple the dough vigorously with the finger tips. Cover again and let double in size (30 minutes to 1 hour).

7. Brush surface with olive oil and sprinkle with selected toppings: fresh or dried herbs, such as sage, oregano, rosemary and green onions. Bake on the lowest rack of a preheated 450⁰F oven for about 15 minutes, or until bottom is well browned.